Texas Tech University Bands

Under the leadership of Dr. Sarah McKoin, Dr. Eric Allen and Dr. Joel Pagan. It is my pleasure to welcome you to the Texas Tech University band website. Go Tech!

We are housed in the School of Music within the College of Visual and Performing Arts and boast over 600 students participating in any number of concert or athletic bands during the year. I invite you to take your time, browse, and get to know us while considering the possibilities of becoming a part of the rich heritage of excellence in the Texas Tech Band family. We are very proud of our program

, alumni, and outstanding students and look forward to meeting you as a future Red Raider. Sincerely,
Dr. Sarah McKoin
Director of Bands

Symphonic Wind Ensemble is the premiere wind-performing ensemble at Texas Tech performing a balanced mix of traditional repertoire, chamber music, and enjoys interacting with leading contemporary composers of our time. Emphasis is placed on the highest artistic standards, professionalism in performance excellence while offering pedagogy for the advanced musician. Membership is determined by an annual audition and is open to everyone. Symphonic Wind Ensemble has twice performed for the Texas Music Educators Association Conference, as well as performing for the College Band Director’s National Association. In addition to the world premiere recordings of Chen Yi’s music, the ensemble has recorded Naron Prancharoen’s Chaktra released as part of his CD entitled Phenomenon. Symphonic Band is a 65-member ensemble dedicated to excellent performance and diverse repertoire encompassing a wide variety of styles and composers. Membership is determined by audition and is open to everyone. Concert Band is a 75-member ensemble focusing on fundamental pedagogy and diverse programming ranging from grades 3-5. University Band is a 90+ ensemble that meets in the spring each year and performs two concerts of diverse repertoire including traditional music, transcriptions, as well as newer compositions. This ensemble is open to everyone and is non-auditioned. Members are largely non-majors looking to continue their musical involvement past high school while enjoying a less performance oriented pace to the course or music majors further developing secondary instrumental technique. The wide variety of music performed provides a rich service to the diverse campus community at Texas Tech University. The award winning Goin' Band From Raiderland is the 450-member marching band of Texas Tech University. Band membership is open to all students regardless of major and a minimum amount of rehearsal time is used in preparing four different shows per season. A mixture of "traditional" and "corps" style techniques are used in these performances. The Goin' Band was the recipient of the 1999 Sudler Trophy given for consistent excellence in collegiate marching bands. Court Jesters Basketball Band is the all-volunteer pep band of Texas Tech University performing at all home games for the Red Raiders and the Lady Raiders. This energetic ensemble serves as ambassadors of spirit and tradition for the university throughout North America.

11/18/2025

3 Days until the biggest show of the season! Don't miss Ignite! Friday, November 21st at 7:30PM at the Buddy Holly Hall! Admission is free. Seating is first come, first serve.

11/11/2025

Join the TTU Bands and the entire School of Music for IGNITE! Friday, November 21st at 7:30 PM at Buddy Holly Hall. Admission is free. Seating is first come, first serve! Don't miss the most anticipated concert of the season!

10/30/2025

Join us tonight at Hemmle Recital Hall for the Concert Band and Symphonic Band performance at 7:30! It’s going to be a great concert!

10/06/2025

Applications are now open for the 2026 Texas Tech University Conducting Workshop. This year's workshop features Director of Bands, Dr. Sarah McKoin, and our guest clinician, Director of Wind Ensemble Activities, The Hal J. Gibson Chair in Conducting, Dr. Jamie L. Nix. Application window will close Friday, November 7, 2025 with notification of acceptance in mid-November. There are a limited number of conductor spots and an unlimited number of auditors. Please direct any questions to Rich Zec ([email protected]).

Application Link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfKujzmggZy20jEMGGmzrE4Mttb59LcR7Fzqws32yY-yU_58g/viewform?usp=dialog

TTU Conducting Workshop Homepage: https://www.depts.ttu.edu/music/community/workshops/art-of-conducting/index.php

04/26/2025

The Concert Band presents their final concert of the season on Monday, April 28 at 7:30PM. The Latin-inspired performance includes selections by José Rafael Pascual-Vilaplana, Giovanni Santos, Michele Fernández, Frank Ticheli, and Alfred Reed. Livestream link in the comments.

04/11/2025

Join us at 7:30 pm on Sunday April 13th in Hemmle Recital Hall for the final Symphonic Wind Ensemble concert of the semester as we play Urban Lights by James David, Plan & Elevation by Caroline Shaw, and Pini di Roma by Ottorino Respighi! We hope to see you there!

*livestream link in the comments!

03/09/2025

Tonight at 7:30 pm in Hemmle Recital Hall, join the TTU Concert Band for Musique! Feat. Works by Saint-Saëns, Ellerby, Woolfenden, and Boulanger. Check out our Instagram story closer to concert time for the livestream link!

03/09/2025

Join the Concert Band on Sunday, March 9 at 7:30pm in Hemmle Recital Hall as they present their French-inspired second concert of the semester. Works include Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saëns, French Impressions by Woolfenden, D'un soire triste by Boulanger, and Paris Sketches by Ellerby.

03/02/2025

Please join us in Hemmle today at 2:00pm for the University Band Concert! Feat. works by Susato, Markowski, Cuong, Giroux, and Hazo!

Livestream here: https://vimeo.com/event/4649956/736975abde

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02/14/2025

Thank you to for hosting us on the second leg of our TMEA tour! It was a great experience playing a concert for your students!

02/12/2025

Thank you to for hosting us on the first leg of our TMEA tour! We had a wonderful time rehearsing in your space and playing for your students!

02/11/2025

Come help send off the Texas Tech Symphonic Wind Ensemble before their TMEA tour! Featuring works by , , Percy Grainger, Joseph Schwantner, and ! And our featured guests, Texas Tech Alums ! Link in stories!

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